How far is Jonesboro, AR from Paris, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Paris, AR is about 213.8 miles (344 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Paris.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
32.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit straight
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
42 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64
1573 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
2320 ft · 46 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue
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Turn right
34 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
10 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Paris.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
74.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Paris?
The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Jonesboro and 107 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Paris. Straight-line distance: 174.24 mi (280.41 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
City in Arkansas
| Population | 3,370 |
| Coordinates | 35.2920300, -93.7299200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-93.72992, 35.29203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $28.55 | $57.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.87 | $69.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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